Indiana § 29-1-10-18 Wrongful death; nonresident; appointment of administrator

Indiana Statutes

§ 29-1-10-18 — Wrongful death; nonresident; appointment of administrator

Indiana § 29-1-10-18

Art. 1PROBATE CODE

Ch. 10Personal Representatives

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Ind. Code § 29-1-10-18 (2026).

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Any court having probate jurisdiction in the
state of Indiana may appoint an administrator for the estate of a
nonresident for the sole purpose of bringing an action to recover
damages for the wrongful death of such nonresident. The appointment
may be made in the county in which the death occurred; or in the
county in which the injury causing the death was received; or in the
county in which any party defendant to the suit resides. The
appointment shall in no way depend upon whether or not the decedent
left assets.
Formerly: Acts 1953, c.112, s.1018.

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Any court having probate jurisdiction in the
state of Indiana may appoint an administrator for the estate of a
nonresident for the sole purpose of bringing an action to recover
damages for the wrongful death of such nonresident. The appointment
may be made in the county in which the death occurred; or in the
county in which the injury causing the death was received; or in the
county in which any party defendant to the suit resides. The
appointment shall in no way depend upon whether or not the decedent
left assets.
Formerly: Acts 1953, c.112, s.1018.